Wallpaper
1790 - 1820 (made)
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Wallpaper depicting a rock garden and pagoda, watercolour on paper, Qing dynasty, ca. 1790-1820. The upper part is decorated with branches of magnolia and almond, camellia, pomegranate and plum, with birds and butterflies on a green ground. The lower part depicts the story of a tea making amidst scenery with tea houses, pagodas, rock gardens and water.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Ink and watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Wallpaper depicting a tea shop, in three pieces, from Shernfold Park; China, ca. 1790-1820 |
| Physical description | Wallpaper depicting a rock garden and pagoda, watercolour on paper, Qing dynasty, ca. 1790-1820. The upper part is decorated with branches of magnolia and almond, camellia, pomegranate and plum, with birds and butterflies on a green ground. The lower part depicts the story of a tea making amidst scenery with tea houses, pagodas, rock gardens and water. |
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| Object history | This wallpaper is said to have been given to a former owner of Shernfold Park by a Chinese ambassador. Purchased from F.G. Joseph Esq, and Co-Executors of the late B. Newgass Esq., 12th June 1923 |
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| Accession number | E.2848-1923 |
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| Record created | April 2, 2009 |
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